Kosciuszko Alpine Flora

Explore the unique flora of Australia's highest peaks with this comprehensive field guide.

"Kosciuszko Alpine Flora: Field Edition" by A.B. Costin, M. Gray, C.J. Totterdell, and D.J. Wimbush offers an in-depth look into the diverse plant life surrounding Australia's highest mountain. This guide details 212 flowering plants and ferns, including 21 species endemic to the region. It delves into the geological and human history of the area, examines plant life-forms and habitats, and explores various plant communities and their environmental relationships. Tailored for tourists and general readers, this field edition omits detailed taxonomic sections, focusing instead on accessible information for nature enthusiasts.

Features

• Profiles of 212 flowering plants and ferns
• Highlights 21 endemic species
• Insights into geological and human history
• Examination of plant life-forms and habitats
• Exploration of plant communities and environmental relationships

Specifications

• Authors: A.B. Costin, M. Gray, C.J. Totterdell, D.J. Wimbush
• Edition: Field Edition (November 2000)
  
• ISBN-13: 9781486309122 (ePDF), 9781486309139 (ePUB)
• Publisher: CSIRO Publishing